NBA Predictions 2011-12

by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 21, 2011 6:00 PM CST in 2011-12 Season Preview

The two preseason games are now behind us and we can start to really look forward to the real thing. The Cavaliers open their regular season on December 26th against the Toronto Raptors and various marquee games are scheduled for Christmas Day. In case you're wondering, here are the FearTheSword staff predictions for this upcoming NBA season.

Conrad

Eastern Conference Champion: Chicago Bulls

Western Conference Champion: Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Champion: Oklahoma City Thunder

Most Valuable Player: Blake Griffin

Defensive Player Of The Year: Dwight Howard

Rookie Of The Year: Kyrie Irving

6th Man Of The Year: James Harden

Cavaliers Overall Record: 16-50

John

Eastern Conference Champion: Miami Heat

Western Conference Champion: Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Champion: Miami Heat

Most Valuable Player: Kevin Durant

Defensive Player Of The Year: Dwight Howard

Rookie Of The Year: Kyrie Irving

6th Man Of The Year: James Harden

Cavaliers Overall Record: 23-43

(More after the jump)

Patrick

Eastern Conference Champion: Miami Heat

Western Conference Champion: Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Champion: Miami Heat

Most Valuable Player: Chris Paul

Defensive Player Of The Year: Dwight Howard

Rookie Of The Year: Kyrie Irving

6th Man Of The Year: Lamar Odom

Cavaliers Overall Record: 20-46

Aaron

Eastern Conference Champion: Miami Heat

Western Conference Champion: Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Champion: Miami Heat

Most Valuable Player: Kevin Durant

Defensive Player Of The Year: Dwight Howard

Rookie Of The Year: Kyrie Irving

6th Man Of The Year: Manu Ginobili

Cavaliers Overall Record: 19-47

Seems like all of us pretty much think the same thing will happen this season. However, trades, injuries, and all sorts of other factors certainly come into play as the year goes on. I'm shocked that we all think Kyrie Irving will win RoY. No, really, I am. We all also have pretty pessimistic predictions about the Cavaliers record, so you can be sure to save this link and rub it in our faces when the Cavs are the 6th seed in the East and pull a first round upset.

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Eastern Conference Champion: Chicago Bulls

Western Conference Champion: San Antonio Spurs

NBA Champion: Chicago Bulls

Most Valuable Player: Derrick Rose

Defensive Player Of The Year: Dwight Howard

Rookie Of The Year: Kyrie Irving

6th Man Of The Year: George Hill

Cavaliers Overall Record: 25-41

Tear it up, tear it up.

by Danny7185 on Dec 21, 2011 7:12 PM CST reply actions

Hmmm, OKC Thunder win the West in every prediction?

by bloppy_ploppy on Dec 21, 2011 8:07 PM CST reply actions

That’s what we think, I guess. I could see the Mavericks winning it though.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 21, 2011 8:07 PM CST up reply actions

Still can’t rule out the Lakers no matter what the circumstances are.

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by Heavysoviet on Dec 21, 2011 11:19 PM CST up reply actions

This is true. Kobe is still Kobe.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 21, 2011 11:54 PM CST up reply actions

I’m ruling them out. Derek Fisher and Steve Blake.

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Dec 22, 2011 7:33 AM CST up reply actions

Most difficult one easily to peg for me was Western Conference Champion. Right now it looks like OKC should be the favorite but it honestly is so wide open and I don’t think there is a great team at this point since so many teams are pretty bunched together talent wise.

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Dec 21, 2011 8:11 PM CST reply actions

It seems like just about anyone can win the West since everybody has some kind of problem. I think San Antonio could make one more championship run if Duncan, Parker, Ginobili, and Jefferson can stay healthy. Plus they have basically two first rounders in Kawhi Leonard and 2010’s James Anderson who was hurt most of last year. And remember they’re coming off a 61-21 season.

As an aside, it looks like our former 2nd round pick Danny Green could make the Spurs roster.

Anyone know if Justin Harper will make the Magic? Anyone know why we traded him on draft day?

Tear it up, tear it up.

by Danny7185 on Dec 22, 2011 12:12 AM CST up reply actions

No idea why we traded Harper other than he wouldn’t have gotten any time. At the time we had JJ Hickson still on the roster…that’s just too many PFs.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 22, 2011 12:07 PM CST up reply actions

Eastern Conference Champion: Chicago Bulls

Western Conference Champion: LA Clippers

NBA Champion: Chicago Bulls

Most Valuable Player: Chris Paul

Defensive Player Of The Year: DeAndre Jordan

Rookie Of The Year: Kyrie Irving

6th Man Of The Year: James Harden

Cavaliers Overall Record: 20-46

by jscottgrad on Dec 21, 2011 11:20 PM CST reply actions

Wow, going all-in with the Clippers. I have to say, I am mighty impressed with them.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 21, 2011 11:54 PM CST up reply actions

Loving all the James Harden love on here. The beard man is going to bust out this year.

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Dec 22, 2011 7:34 AM CST reply actions

Agree completely. Playing on a team that’s going to get 48+ wins will get him enough recognition that he’ll come away with the 6th man award this year.

Let's Go Cavs!

by Clevsports on Dec 24, 2011 9:46 PM CST up reply actions

Eastern Conference Champion: Chicago Bulls

Western Conference Champion: Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Champion: Chicago Bulls

Most Valuable Player: Derrick Rose

Defensive Player Of The Year: Dwight Howard

Rookie Of The Year: Kyrie Irving

6th Man Of The Year: George Hill

Cavaliers Overall Record: 30-36 (You guys are BRUTAL on the Cavs! LOL)

With our rookies and a health A3 (AV, AJ, AP) we should be a much improved team than what was on the floor for the second half of the season last year!

by naveh on Dec 22, 2011 11:48 AM CST reply actions

That’s closing in on .500 though…there’s no way this team is close to a .500 team.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 22, 2011 12:03 PM CST up reply actions

Not George Hill

I didn’t meant to put George Hill as 6th MOTY! I say close to .500, sir! LOL

by naveh on Dec 22, 2011 12:05 PM CST up reply actions

You mean George Hill for most improved?

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 22, 2011 12:05 PM CST up reply actions

Also interesting to see you pick Rose to repeat as MVP…hardly ever see that happen

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 22, 2011 12:05 PM CST up reply actions

Honestly, I think my prediction is one of the most optimistic you’ll find anywhere online about the team.

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Dec 22, 2011 1:08 PM CST up reply actions

Rose is still SO YOUNG, and I heard he put in very hard work. His jump shot is questionable, so if he got that in order, this kid will be INSANE. It’s an “if” but that what makes these predictions fun.

I wanted to pick Dallas, and kind of hope they get back there this year, but just don’t see it. Those predicting the Clippers are the biggest surprise to me. It could happen, but highly unlikely.

by naveh on Dec 22, 2011 12:08 PM CST reply actions